Urban Naturalism
Thomas James Martin
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Urban Naturalism
Jun 12, 2001
A pear tree--part of a small backyard orchard in an Oregon suburb--delights its stewards with an abundance of fruit each year.
May 29, 2001
Visiting a local farmer's market with spouse and mother-in-law challenges the author but proves certain sensory truths.
May 15, 2001
Of Strawberries, Humans and Possibly Others
All about strawberries from ancient times to modern; their possible use by other-worldly beings; and (flourish) some personal touches thrown in as well.
May 1, 2001
The author's peach tree bears fruit in only its second year, engendering a simple joy at the mysteries of Nature and its enduring power.
Apr 17, 2001
A blackberry bramble brings out the personality differences in an otherwise close marriage.
Apr 3, 2001
An appreciation of March and early spring and Nature's power to heal through its wonder.
Mar 20, 2001
So-called "terminator seeds" which produce sterile seeds thereby forcing farmers to buy seed from corporate agribusiness giants, threaten our food supply and possibly our survival as a species.
Mar 6, 2001
Continuing the author's observations of crows, their intelligence and their appearance in myth, legend and divination. Some thought is given to the naming of groups of humans and crows.
Feb 19, 2001
Watching crows in his backyard in the winter prompts the author to consider some truths about life and death.
Feb 1, 2001
Viewed in the proper spirit, all of natures seasons and moods are beautiful.
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Urban Naturalism
The Terminator (1 msgs)
From the Same Vine (2 msgs)
Of Strawberries, Humans and Possibly Others (2 msgs)
A Peach of a Tree (1 msgs)
The Blackberry Couple (1 msgs)
Just Strong Enough (2 msgs)
A Morning of Crows (4 msgs)
An Offering of Seasons (16 msgs)
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